Trojan Marching Band Performs for Downers Grove Tree Lighting

Congratulations to the members of the DGN Trojan Marching Band for their spirited holiday performance in the Downers Grove Gingerbread Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Guitarist Muriel Anderson Returns Home to District 99

Internationally acclaimed guitarist and musician Muriel Anderson visited both North and South High Schools this week, performing and giving a master class for the students enrolled in Guitar classes. Ms. Anderson is a D99 alumnus, and returns every Thanksgiving to share her experiences and musicianship with students, and, to encourage and promote attendance at her annual Homecoming Concert, which this year is on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 8:00 PM in the Johnson Auditorium at North High School.  Special guest artist for this concert is guitarist and entertainer Thom Bresh - this is an event you won't want to miss!

Congrats Cast and Crew of Winter One Acts!

Congratulations to the entire company of the DGN Theatre Winter One Acts!

DGN All-District Musicians Perform at 2019 ILMEA Festival

Congratulations to the DGN student-musicians selected to perform in the Illinois Music Education Association District Festival. Students from across the Chicago region were selected by competitive audition to participate in day-long educational workshops with highly respected guest conductors, and present a culminating concert for family, friends, and educators.

Thank you to our hosts at Elmhurst College for opening their campus as a Festival Host site this year.

SENIOR CHORUS
William Berberich (12) – Tenor I
Renee Boone (11) – Alto II 
Cole Cook (11) – Tenor II
Jaclyn Duellman (11) – Alto I
Delaney Durbin (11) – Soprano II
Benjamin Hodonicky (12) – Bass II
Maureen Kelliher (12) – Alto I
Christine Lee (10) – Alto II
Cora Lingenfelter (10) – Soprano II
Travon Moore (12) – Tenor I
Tess Quealy (12) – Soprano I
Jordan Richmond (12) – Soprano II
Ian Stagaman (10) – Bass I
Caroline Young (12) – Alto II

SENIOR ORCHESTRA STRINGS
Justin Berghorst (11) - Violin
Rebecca Edmundson (12) – Violin  
Isaac Hsu (10) - Cello
Brady Moore (12) – Cello  
Melissa Parkinson (10) – Double Bass
Catherine Ramsey (12) - Harp
Paige Sadler (11) – Violin 
Julia Szostak (11) – Cello 
Jesse Wei (11) – Viola 

SENIOR BAND and ORCHESTRA WINDS and PERCUSSION
Emilija Irvin (12) – Bassoon (Band) 
Tabitha Irvin (9) – Bass Clarinet (Band)
Eric Jacobsen (12) – Oboe (Orchestra)
William Janka (10) – Tuba (Band)
Bilal Khurshid (12) – Percussion (Band)
Justin Koblich (12) – Percussion (Band)
Angelica Kowara (11) – Trombone (Band)
Emma Krause (12) – Flute (Band) 
Kyra McComb (10) – Percussion (Band)
Owen Nystrom (11) – Bassoon (Band)
Miles Teague (12) - French Horn (Orchestra)

9-10 CHORUS
Ceci DeArcangelis (9) – Soprano
Leah Costello (9) - Alto
Ryan Sanhamel (9) - Tenor
Jon Isoniemi (9) - Bass

ILMEA District 1 9/10 Chorus

ILMEA District 1 Senior Orchestra

ILMEA District 1 Senior Chorus

ILMEA District 1 Senior Band

Open Auditions for Young Actors - "The Music Man"

The DGN Fine Arts Department announces open auditions for roles in their upcoming production of The Music Man. Local elementary school students with an interest in acting are encouraged to read THIS ANNOUNCEMENT (https://tinyurl.com/DGNMusicManAuditions) for full details. Auditions will take place on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Don't Miss DGN Theatre: A Day In The Life

DGN Fine Arts and North High Theatre presents student-directed Winter One Acts on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. The performances will take place in the Studio Theater (Room 248) at North High School (4436 Main Street, Downers Grove).

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students (outside D99) and senior citizens, and free for D99 students with their school ID. Advance sale tickets may be purchased in the North High Student Activities Office, or same-day tickets may be purchased at the door.

DGN is "In The Mood" for the ILMEA District 1 Jazz Festival

Congratulations to our DGN students who participated in the ILMEA District 1 Jazz Festival on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Oak Lawn High School. We are so proud of your accomplishments as jazz musicians!

Mika Bradburn (11) - Piano (Jazz Ensemble IV)
Benjamin Hodonicky (12) - Guitar (Jazz Ensemble I)
Kristen Karam (12) - Guitar (Jazz Ensemble IV)
Justin Koblich (12) - Drum Set (Jazz Ensemble III)
Alex Krejca (10) - Drum Set (Jazz Ensemble IV)
Blake Lietz (10) - Bass Trombone (Jazz Ensemble IV)
Ish Mistry (12) - Trombone (Jazz Ensemble III)
Jonathan Orjala (12) - Trumpet (Jazz Ensemble II)
Melissa Parkinson (10) - Bass (Jazz Ensemble III)
Amy Spreitzer (11) - Bass (Jazz Ensemble IV)
Andrew Swenson (11) - Trumpet Jazz Ensemble IV)

A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues at Oak Lawn High School for hosting the festival for the day. Your work and hospitality was greatly appreciated!

'Theatre Design and Craft' Students Explore Theatrical Makeup

 

DGN Fine Arts students in the Theatre Design and Craft course study theories of technical theatre and apply these theories in actual practice. Students study the history of technical theatre, set design and construction, lighting design and application, and costuming. 

Recently students completed a costume unit in which stage makeup design and application was explored.